Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with standard entries like recieved

with standard entries like recieved special garments and immunization entry of the following awards: airgunner badge

this badge is published in newly printed book on the subject

then convalesced at Sutton and Hytesbury through August

Two-colour embroidery on black wool

Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with standard entries like recieved(Fallschirm). Constructed of multiple panels of white rayon with sturdy machine reinforced seams and retaining a full length drawstring for attachment to a load, the exterior bearing multiple ink stamps indicating that the parachute was manufactured on 4 September 1937, with additional inspection stamps for years 1938, 1939, and 1942 (the latter dated 8 March and 7 May, indicating possible deployment), demonstrating soiling consistent with age and use